the journey

I left to drive 1600 miles to be with my daughter and grandchildren.  She had said she could use my help with the kids.  So, I packed up and drove.  I trailered my motorcycle since I had no idea how long I would be in Colarado and didn't want to miss the summer riding months.

God was very gracious in His mercy toward me in that I had GOOD weather for the 3 days I drove.  Once I arrived here, it began to snow. It has snowed every day but one since I arrived.  I also discovered that my front brakes do not 'stop' my car as they should. Again, God was mericful toward me.  I had new brakes put on before leaving NC. I had them checked AGAIN here in Colarado, they told me 'I was safe' to drive it.. the next morning while backing out of the driveway, the car did not stop when I applied the brakes... hemmm, I would not call that safe to drive.  So, my car is again at the shop, this time for a master cylender... (so far, we'll see)

After being here only a handful of days, my daughter told me that now she and her husband would like me to leave after mothers day.  WHAT?  I could not believe what I was hearing, after ALL I gave up to come here to 'help' with the three grandkids at her request.  
I was devastated to say the least.  My heart was hurt that she would tell me to leave. Not in anger or anything, she did not say this to hurt me in anyway, but none the less, it did.
I cried out to my Lord. Questioning. 
 He has been revealing to me that although I do not understand why this is happening now, I will understand later.  So that is comforting to me.
{Jhn 13:7 NKJV} - Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this."
and{Jer 29:11 NKJV} - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
{Jer 29:12 NKJV} - Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
{Jer 29:13 NKJV} - And you will seek Me and find [Me], when you search for Me with all your heart.
{Jer 29:14 NKJV} - I will be found by you, says the LORD, and I will bring you back from your captivity; I will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the LORD, and I will bring you to the place from which I cause you to be carried away captive.
there are other scriptures that have spokent to me as well. I am so grateful to have such a loving Father that cares about ALL the details of my life.  I praise His Holy, Holy, Holy name. amen.

I decided to fly from here and visit family and friends further west, then make decisions.  I pray the Lord open doors that need to be opened, preparing the way for me to go, and that I would be strong and of good courage, walking through the doorways he chooses to open for me, doors that will bring glory to His name.

Today I was told that my very special Jasper Kitty has lung cancer.  He is at home in NC in very loving hands. I am in CO. I can not get to him, and he will probably pass away before I return to NC.  My heart breaks. I have cried. In all of this, the Lord comforts me as only He can.  My Jasper Kitty is His kitty too. His creation that He loves. He has a purpose for allowing this to happen. I grieve as I anticipate the loss of this sweet loving cat that has been my friend and loyal companion for the past 11 years.  Again, the Lord tells me; I do not understand today, but one day I will.  I must trust in my Lord, He is my everything. 

On a different and more pleasant note; the deposit has been paid to ORI (Orphanages Resources Int) for the missions trip in Aug. I also purchased the plane ticket for the trip.  Things are coming together.  I get my last shot after May 28th.

If anyone would like to sponsor me on this missions trip you can send any amount to:
Calvary Chapel of Asheville
P.O. Box 9159
Asheville, North Carolina 28815

make note on check in memo section that money is for Kim Pavlich guatemala missions trip

any funds that excede the amount needed for the missions trip will be donated to one of the orphanages for what ever their need may be: ie:  beds, blankets, food, medicines, diapers, whatever.
I hope to blog while there, and post pictures as I am able. Also when I return I will give a presentation.  I am very blessed and honored to be able 'to go' in His name and serve others.

Grace and peace be with you;

Kim